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1. Do you think it is ethical for Scott’s or other companies to fire employees who smoke, even if they only smoke outside of work? Speaking from the position of an X-smoker, I am in agreement with the labor attorney who thinks it is "dangerous" to allow this invasion in the worker's personal lives. The employees are paid for an eight hour shift and the job is over. If the corporation would be willing to pay a couple bucks an hour for there off duty cooperation I could agree that it is ethical. 2. In implementing Scott’s health initiatives, does Hagedorn put the interests of one group of stakeholders above those of another? Yes, the customers, if the company chooses will receive the companies product's at a cheaper price. I'm not sure if the community would benefit because they do not have to allocate any monies in that direction. Suppliers and distributor could benefit from the companies action. Stockholder could benefit if the saving in health insurance premiums are passed along to stockholder in the form of dividends. I think, that they should pass the additional health care cost on to the employee that smokes. 3. Evaluate the ethics of Scott’s decision using each of the four ethical decision models we discussed in chapter 4. a. Utilitarian The greatest number of good is already shown 70% percent do not smoke. I would only encourage the other 30% to quit. I wonder if 100% compliance is a realist goal. b. Moral Rights The decision to force employees to quit smoking would be protected by Moral Rights because it protects the individual rights. The company employee said that the company was giving you a choice. I disagree, what I see is quite immediately or quit later or you lose your job. c. Justice Rule Under the Justice Rule I believe that it is not fair or equitable. It is fair for no one to smoke at work, but unfair to control their live away from work. Equitable, the other 70% percent are not receiving any additional benefit for not smoking. So if you are going to spend an additional 500 dollars to help someone quit smoking give the other group 500 dollars for being non-smokers. d. Practical Rule Under this rule the company would pass all three tests. Accepted values or standards Communicated to all Significant Other